(St. Paul, MN) — Two Minnesota lawmakers plan to introduce legislation to legalize sports betting this week. Republican Representative Patrick Garofalo is co-sponsoring the bill with Democratic Senator Karla Bigham. The legislators believe the measure could bring in up to 50 million dollars annually to the state.
Sports Betting Bill Introduced in MN
About the Author: Ashley Hanley
Ashley (Goettl) Hanley is a North Mankato native and Mankato West graduate who made the switch from TV journalism to radio.
After five years at KEYC News 12, Ashley is thrilled to be working for KTOE News. Ashley and her husband John, and son John, enjoy spending time in the community. You can also find Ashley coaching and playing softball and supporting her brother on the MSU football team and her sister with Scarlet athletics.
Even though she went to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Ashley kept her Minnesota roots and is a big Twins and Vikings fan!